Song of The Colors - Song of Faith

 There are songs that may touch the very heart of the inner spirit; music that inspires faith altogether stages of spiritual life. For me, this song came from the appreciation and motivation of its meaning as described to me by my mother, Doña Flora.

De Colores may be a powerful tune that is claimed to be of unknown origin. It translates in English to the colors. There are a couple of references that suggested the song came from Spain as early because of the 16th century. Who had written it and therefore the inspiration behind the words remains unknown. Too, it hadn't been attached to any particular sect or denomination. Never the less, for my mother, the song had always been powerful and divine.

This beautiful hymn speaks to the blending of colors... combining the hues of the rainbow with the vastness of the fields and therefore the brilliance of the majestic sun with the singing of the birds. It combines all that's within the world under one grand halo formed by the Creator. I personally appreciate the brilliant message of spreading light, celestial grace, and mixing all reminder color unto the world together, created out of the infinite love of the divine. and that I had learned to understand the song through the utilization of it in church.

Doña Flora had been a member of the Cursillos in Christianity Movement in our church. She'd been a lively leader within the group, often participating in the three-day retreats. On the retreats, people would pray, sing, study, and speak on spiritual topics. At the top of the three days, there would be a send-off of the participants as they prepared to return to the community. The celebrations had included a Eucharistic celebration, testimonials, inspirational music, and food. this is often where my mother had first heard the gorgeous song.

The song, De Colores, has been utilized in many ceremonies. it is a song that my mother had often said connected her to the world and Heaven. It empowers and binds people together for the better good.

My mother had often enjoyed singing it over the Cursillo weekend. De Colores has also been related to farmworkers; with the union members singing the powerful song during rallies. With its upbeat tune and uplifting message, it had been how of empowering and uniting the union members with the earthly land they lived and worked.